Margarita 2012
In *Margarita (2012)*, the glossy façade of a Toronto power couple's life begins to crack when financial strain forces them to let go of their daughter's beloved Mexican nanny, Margarita.
Director: Dominique Cardona
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Margarita (2012)* about?
*Margarita* follows a financially strained Toronto couple who fire their daughter's trusted Mexican nanny, setting off a chain reaction that leads to her deportation. What starts as a simple domestic decision spirals into a revealing exploration of their crumbling marriage and the human cost of their lifestyle choices.
Who directed *Margarita*?
*Margarita* was directed by Dominique Cardona, a filmmaker known for her sharp, socially conscious storytelling.
Who stars in *Margarita*?
The film stars Nicola Correia-Damude, Christine Horne, and Patrick McKenna alongside Claire Lautier and Maya Ritter.
Is *Margarita (2012)* worth watching?
With its blend of drama and dark comedy, *Margarita* offers a biting critique of suburban privilege and marital disintegration. While it doesn't have an IMDb rating, its themes and Cardona's direction make it a compelling watch for fans of character-driven social satire.
How long is *Margarita*?
*Margarita* has a runtime of 90 minutes.
About Margarita (2012) — A Dark Comedy About Privilege and Consequences
In *Margarita (2012)*, the glossy façade of a Toronto power couple's life begins to crack when financial strain forces them to let go of their daughter's beloved Mexican nanny, Margarita. Directed by Dominique Cardona, this sharp blend of drama and dark comedy exposes the fragility beneath suburban complacency as resentment festers between Ben and Gail, a once-thriving but now cash-strapped duo. When their impulsive decision spirals into Margarita's deportation, the couple's world unravels in ways they never anticipated, revealing the cracks in their marriage and the human cost of their privileged neglect.
A biting social satire wrapped in domestic tension, *Margarita* explores themes of privilege, displacement, and the often invisible labor that holds families together. Cardona crafts a story that's as much about the quiet desperation of the upper-middle class as it is about the ripple effects of their choices—a poignant reminder that behind closed doors, lives are far more interconnected than they appear.